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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1929
Page
6
The Liverpool market on April 10 reported higher prices for barreled apples while boxed stock changed little from the prior week. Virginia Albemarle Pippins and New York Greenings showed strong demand or tight supply, with many lots in variable or affected condition. prices varied by size and grade across U S and international markets.
The Hamburg auction on Thursday April 11 showed little change from last week as demand remained dull. A total of 150 000 boxes were offered, up from 100 000 previously, with Pacific Northwest Winesaps abundant. Extra fancy 138 163 stock traded $2.14 to $2.44. Liver pool 150-163-175 sizes paid $2.80 to $2.92, Rome Beautys near last week, Yellow Newtowns and Ortleys up slightly, and the overall market outlook was unfavourable.
The writer from Virginia shares hometown pride connected to the Apple Blossom Festival. He recalls relatives still there and describes summer visits, noting he will be at the festival to see the pretty princesses a queen and a float.
Under the will of Evan N. Cline deceased dated April 2 1928 Winchester Virginia probate July 3 1928 Hampshire County West Virginia sale April 30 1929 at 1 PM on premises Capon District 161 acres 2 roods 10 perches timber offered separately land separately or together terms cash or two year bonds with six percent interest etc. Shenandoah Valley National Bank executor auctioneer C I Brumback.
A Coppp Tait from Trappe Pennsylvania writes about hometown pride and cheering among the Handley pageant crowd in April 1929. He states he will not participate in the pageant or band but will share in the school spirit. He invites readers to say hello if they spot him in the crowd.
Edwin H. Gibson, Virginia assistant attorney general supervising prohibition, visited the University of Virginia and received a denial from Curtis F. E. Cuddy, Delta Tau Delta president, that intoxicants were openly consumed in the chapter house. Cuddy admitted liquor was brought in on occasions but rejected charges of open drinking.
Frank S. Hemmick and Norman MacLeod arrived for a meeting to review charges against Beta Iota. Local members threaten to surrender their charter if national retracts accusations while University officials outline penalties for open liquor use.
Nannie R. Glass of Winchester Virginia thanks friends for flowers and kindness. She cites St Paul urging good works and lawful living in Titus and blesses those who sent flowers. Dated April 11 1929.
White Hall announces honor roll for March with first graders Ann Muil Brown Liecell Dix Rachel Dix and Elsie Cat acknowledged for academic achievement.
Dolores Wilson Paul Brown Bruce Wilson are noted in Second Grade with Harry Nethers and Ralph Dix in Second. Third Grade lists Helen Abshire. Cleatus Dick and Paul Nethers. Fifth Grade James Dick. Sixth Grade Virginia Bailey Garnetta Wilson and George Shepherd. Seventh Grade Mary Abshire and Jesse McCarty.
The Star lists daily wholesale quotes including cracked corn at 2.40, bran 2.00, corn meal 2.80, mixed feed 16.00, screenings 1.90, husks 2.30, hens and roosters around 0.25 to 0.40, broilers and leghorns at 0.68 to 0.70, butter fat No 1 at 0.44, and creamery butter at 0.46 per unit.
Market price list shows flour barrels at 8.26 to 8.70 and various feed and dairy items including creamery butter. Local wholesale notes list calves and chickens with referenced pricing. Dinner guests at the Rosenberger home in the county included multiple residents from Winchester and surrounding towns.
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